Breaking: New wildfire reported in Santa Cruz County on May 12

Published May 12, 2025 #Freedom bl / mariner wy fire

First discovered: 3:06 p.m. May 12

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Freedom Bl / Mariner Wy

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:06 p.m. in Santa Cruz County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center